NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER

Company: Segra
Location: Columbia
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEERCharlotte, NC, USA Columbia, SC, USA Raleigh, NC, USA Reston, VA, USA Req #911 Thursday, October 29, 2020About SegraAs one of the largest independent fiber network companies in the Eastern US, Segra has a broad and dense service footprint across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. We offer state-of-the-art voice and data technology solutions to businesses of all sizes and wholesale transport services to some of the world's largest carriers.We are looking for an experienced Network Security Engineer to join our team. In this position the Network Security Engineer will provide tier II support for firewalls and other security technologies, products, and solutions supported by the Security Operations Center. This engineer will be an integral member of the security operations team and will need to be fully cognizant of state-of-the-art network, firewall, and other security technologies, products and solutions, as well as industry best practice with regard to the design, implementation and deployment of firewall solutions. The successful candidate should also have knowledge of and experience with firewalls (preferred Fortinet, NSE 4 or higher), networking, and security technologies.Responsibilities:

• Monitors and maintains performance, health, and availability of firewalls and other security technologies, products and solutions supported by the Security Operations Center.
• Troubleshoots issues related to firewalls and other security technologies, products and solutions supported by the Security Operations Center.
• Assists customer during activation of firewalls and other security technologies, products and solutions supported by the Security Operations Center.
• Maintains and administers perimeter security systems such as firewalls and intrusion detection.
• Maintains knowledge of current security best practices and works with customers to implement those that will protect customer data and customer IT environments.
• Ensures network (LAN/WAN, telecommunications, and voice) security access protects against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction.
• Supports off-hours maintenance activities for release management and changes associated with assigned projects and customer moves, adds, and changes.
• Works towards the remediation of findings from auditors/examiners
• Promotes data security awareness
• Collaborates with vendors, colleagues, management and agencies to detect and mitigate security issues that pose a threat to customers.Qualifications and Technical skills:
  • Education: Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 3+ years supporting Firewall, IDS, and IPS technologies
  • 3+ years of experience implementing/deploying Information Security Best Practices, Network Routing, Switching, and Security Design infrastructures
  • 3+ years of experience in Networking and Network Operations
  • 3+ years of experience in Troubleshooting & Analysis tools
  • 3+ years of experience supporting Virtual Private Networking (VPNs)/MPLS VPN
  • 3+ years of experience with system administration
  • 2+ years of experience with Fortinet NSE 4 or higherBenefits: Includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym Reimbursement, Paid vacation/holiday leave and more--- Please visit our company website at Segra.com.We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.Other details
    • Pay Type Salary
    • Required Education Bachelor's Degree

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